DRC-2017-005308 - 0901a068807300de

State of Utah
GARY R. HERBERT Governor SPENCER J. COX
Lieutenant Governor
Department of
Environmental Quality
Alan Matheson Executive Director DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL Scott T. Anderson Director

August 2, 2017

Kathy Weinel
Quality Assurance Manager
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600 Lakewood, CO 80228

RE: Health Physics Inspection RADMOD-SSS
Radioactive Material License Number UT 1900479
Dear Ms. Weinel:

On July 11, 2017, an inspection was conducted at your facility by a representative of the Division of
Waste Management and Radiation Control. Observations from the inspection were discussed at the
closeout meeting with White Mesa staff. The inspection was an examination of the activities conducted at your facility as they relate to compliance with Utah’s Radiation Control Rules, license conditions and
federal regulations. The inspection consisted of an examination of representative records, interviews of
personnel and observations by the inspector.

Enclosed is the inspection report for your review. The Division considers this inspection closed. We appreciate the Mill staff for their cooperation during this inspection.

If you have any questions, please call Ryan Johnson at [phone].

Sincerely,

Scott T. Anderson, Director
Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (Over)
DRC-2017-005308 195 North 1950 West • Salt Lake City, UT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144880 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880
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Enclosure: UT 1900479 RADMOD-SSS Health Physics Inspection
c: Worthy Glover, Health Officer, San Juan County Health Department
Rick Meyer, Environmental Health Director, San Juan County Health Department

INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Module: RADMOD-SSS: Surveys, Sources and Security
Inspection Location: Energy Fuels-White Mesa Uranium Mill, Blanding Utah.
Inspection Items: Radiological Release Surveys, Check Sources and Facility Security
Inspection Dates: July 11,2017
Inspectors: Ryan Johnson, Utah Division Waste Management and Radiation Control
(DWMRC)
Personnel Contacted:
Terry Slade, Lab Manager
Justin Perkins, Radiation Safety Technician (RST)
Governing Documents:
• UACR313-15
• Radioactive Materials License (RML) UT 19004 79
• Applicable Mill procedures and manuals
Opening Meeting
Energy Fuels Resources:
Terry Slade, Lab Manager
UtahDWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
During the opening meeting, the inspector discussed the inspection items and documentation to be reviewed
during the inspection. The main portion of the Mill was not in operation during this inspection. The Mill
staff reminded the inspectors of the safety requirements for the Mill.
DRC Meters Used Model Serial Number Calibration Due Date
Dose Rate Ludlum 19 101673 7/21/17
Contamination Ludlum 2360 245764 9/7/17
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Inspection Summary
The inspection consisted of reviewing documentation and a mill tour. The following discussion provides
more detail of the specific items reviewed.
Item 1. Radiological Surveys
Due to the lack of radiologic surveying activity at the Mill during the inspection, the inspector was unable
to observe the Mill's radiation staff perform any radiological release surveys. Therefore, the inspection
focused on the documentation of radiological release surveys.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:
• The lntermodal Container Unrestricted surveys documented:
o The Mill uses the release criterial for NRC Regulatory Guide 8.30 Table 2;
o Used the Mill's release limits 0.2 mR/hr@ 1 em 1.0 mR/hr max for ~/y readings;
o The survey forms were complete and legible;
o Appropriate units were used;
o Total Alpha were below release criteria;
o Total p!y readings ranged between 0.05 to 0.15 mR/hr and included background;
o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form;
and
o The survey included 30 locations inside and outside the container.
• The Equipment Unrestricted surveys documented:
o The Mill uses the release criterial for NRC Regulatory Guide 8.30 Table 2;
o Used the Mill's release limits 0.2 mR/hr @I cmand 1.0 mR/hr max for ~/y readings;
o The survey forms were complete and legible;
o Appropriate units were used;
o Total Alpha were below release criteria;
o Total p!y readings were below release criteria; and
o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form;
• The Ore truck restricted surveys documented:
o The Mill uses the release criterial for 49 CFR 173.443 for exterior of truck;
o Used the Mill's release limits 0.2 mR/hr@ I cmand 1.0 mR/hr max for p!y readings;
o The survey forms were complete and legible;
o Appropriate units were used;
o Total Alpha were below release criteria;
o Total p!y readings were below release criteria; and
o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form;
• The Yellowcake (Product) surveys documented:
o The Mill uses the release criterial for NRC Regulatory Guide 8.30 Table 2 for the drums;
o The Mill uses U.S. Department for Transportation criteria found in 49 CFR 173.441 (b)( 1 );
o The survey forms were complete and legible;
o Appropriate units were used;
o Total Alpha were below release criteria;
o Total p!y readings were below release criteria;
o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form;
and
o In the comment section of each survey it is noted that the transport trailers were surveyed
prior to loading.
• Restricted Release Surveys documented:
o The survey forms were complete and legible;
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o Appropriate units were used;
o Total Alpha were below release criteria;
o Total WY readings were below release criteria;
o Meter information such as efficiency, calibration, background was recorded on each form;
Deficiencies: None
Item 2. Calibration Sources
Observations: The DWMRC inspector observed:
• The check sources are exempt sources;
• The check sources are kept in a locked safe in the rad tech office;
• Checked sources are checked out and checked in using a checkout form; and
• The inventory list of the check sources is kept up-to-date as an attachment to the Mill's Radiation
Safety plan.
Deficiencies: None
Item 3. Mill Tour: The Inspector walked through the restricted area on a general site tour. The tour
included the ore pad, the mill, the tailing cells and solvent the extraction building.
Observations: The DWMRC inspector also observed:
• Ore (alternate feed) being stockpiled on the ore pad;
• OSL badges were appropriately being used by all observed employees at the Mill;
• OSL badges are properly being stored; and
• Mill personnel were wearing appropriate PPE including respirators in posted areas; and
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Location
Product Area
Alternate Feed Pad
Ore Pad
Packaging Area
Solvent Extraction Building
Yellowcake storage area
Deficiencies: None
Closeout Meeting
Energy Fuels:
Terry Slade, Lab Manager
Justin Perkins, RST
UtahDWMRC:
Ryan Johnson (Health Physics Inspector)
Findings
None
tour
Dose Rate {J.!Rihr)
50
150
220-800
400
60
180
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Recommendations
Indicate on equipment release surveys where the measurements were taken; and
Indicate which U.S. DOT release criteria was being used on restricted release surveys ( 49 CFR
l73.443(d)(l) or l73.428(d)).
Recommendation for Next Inspection
I. Spills (yellowcake and other materials) being cleane up in the mill immediately;
2. Personnel Exit Monitoring;
Prepared By: Ryan Johnson
(Print Name)
Reviewed By: Phil Goble
(Print Name) (Signature)
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